Exercise and the Adrenals: Burning More than just Calories?
This is a guest post by Robin Treasure, certified wellness coach, who blogs at www.robintreasure.com. “Just do more cardio, and you’ll lose that belly fat and get a surge of energy”, right? Wrong! While some form of exercise is beneficial for nearly everyone, it’s important to pay attention to what type of exercise your body responds […]
Baked Salmon with Tarragon Herbed-Ghee, Zucchini & Summer Squash
This recipe packs a punch of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids between the wild-caught salmon and the grass-fed ghee, which is also a great source of fat-burning CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).
Why Sarcopenia Should be Public Enemy #1
Sarcopenia may just be the biggest health problem you’ve never heard of. Simply put, sarcopenia is the loss of lean muscle mass and strength that can start at age 30 but increases exponentially as we age. While it’s unlikely you’ve heard much about it – even in your doctor’s office – an estimated 45% of […]
Egg-free Dairy-free Crème Brulee
Okay, this isn’t really crème brulee at all! But if you’re avoiding eggs, dairy and sugar, this recipe comes mighty close. It calls for unflavored gelatin (pure collagen protein) which helps create a thicker consistency, but the real benefit is how it helps to strengthen the joints, heal the gut, and improve skin tone. I […]
Obesity and Joint Pain
There are many myths surrounding the root cause of joint pain. One is that joint pain is just a part of getting older, and the other is that joint pain goes hand-in-hand with obesity because of extra wear and tear on the joints. While both of these points can be true, when it comes to […]
Heal with High Intensity Interval Training
The health and fitness world admittedly has its fads, especially when it comes to exercise routines. Just think Jane Fonda, leg warmers, and “no pain, no gain”, and you’re transported back to the 80’s. Spinning classes and sweaty frowns… the 90s. In the new millennium, the Bar Method promised women they could be as svelte […]
